194
Shopping carts should have slots on the side for reusable bags. They always seem to sink to the bottom of the cart (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
36 comments fedilink hide all child comments

all 39 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] 39 points 2 years ago (6 children)

UK trolleys (carts) have a little hook below the handle where you can hang them. Do your carts not?

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • hideshow 12 child comments
    •
  • [–] 66 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    No. Here in America we just have a gun holster on the carts.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 8 child comments
    •
    • [–] 27 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I just put them in the pullout seat for toddlers.

    Also, where I live in the US at least, the grocery carts have hooks for grocery bags

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • hideshow 4 child comments
    •
  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    I've never seen carts with that little extra bit, but that's what I imagined would be a good idea to have on them. Just some hooks to keep the bags from flopping to the bottom. Wherever you are is ahead of the curve when it comes to cart technology. 😅 The most tech in the carts around here is the locks on the wheels that turn on when you get too far away from the building. 😮‍💨

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
    • [+] 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)
    [deleted]
  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
  • [–] [S] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Those look awesome but how does the checkout process work?

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
    • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I see these a lot in my city.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Rods in my bags just seem like a cumbersome addition. Are they not harder to store? Do the long bars not hinder bringing them inside? I have narrow stairs before my door to my apartment I think those may make turning on them a hassle.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
    • [–] 6 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    Self checkouts never seem to fit the bags I bring in. And I bought them at the very same store.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    Ya they made them plastic bag width but also the length of the plate. You’re either hanging off the edge or squished. So mildly annoying

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Yup. Back to the original post, have you thought about 3d printing a hangar to just temporarily put on the shopping cart? I was thinking about designing something real quick.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 4 child comments
    •
  • [–] [S] 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    Great idea! That would be really easy to bring with. I’m gonna design one as well though I’d love to see yours too!

    Did you know I print or just suggest it? Just curious

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I have a 3d printer and it was the first thing I thought of. Had no idea you could do the same.

    Here is what I came up with. This should just hook onto the top of the cart. https://imgur.com/zgbTrOs

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 4 child comments
    •
  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Is a carabiner not an easier choice? My bags came with their own.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago*

    Hey everybody, look at mr fancy pants over here! My bags did not come with any sort of fastening device, and besides, that's why I own a 3d printer. To solve problems like this.

    (Begin infomercial acting)
    Narrator: Is messing with carabiners too hard sometimes?
    [actor fumbles with carabiner and drops it on the floor]
    Narrator: Does your arthritis prevent you from working those tiny little carabiners?
    [actor rubs their hands like they are in pain]
    Narrator: Do you forget to unclasp your carabiner when you finish shopping?
    [show shopping cart with 20+ carabiners attached]
    Narrator: Well fumble no more with the handy Shopping Cart Bag Holder by Figco(tm).
    [show someone happily shopping]
    Narrator: Act now while supplies last, only $99.99 + shipping and handling.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • parent
    • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Like 20 years ago I had this grand idea to sell add on kits for shopping carts to grocery stores. One would divide the cart in half so you could have heavy stuff separate from chips/bread/whatever. Another had all kinds of hooks/holders for stuff like that.

    Should’ve done something with that idea apparently.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
    •
    [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Why is it a problem of your reusable bags slip to the bottom of the cart?

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
  • hideshow 2 child comments
    •
    • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Go out and buy a “Mommy-hook”. It’s essentially a giant carabiner with a foam side for a “handle”.

    You wanna clip something to something? Boom. Mommy hook.

  • permalink
  • fedilink
  • source
    •